Yankees Pitcher C.C. Sabathia Enters Rehab for Alcohol Abuse

The New York Yankees will enter the MLB postseason without pitcher C.C. Sabathia, who will undergo treatment for alcohol abuse.

"I am checking myself into an alcohol rehabilitation center to receive the professional care and assistance needed to treat my disease," Sabathia said in a statement shared by the Yankees. "I am also fully aware that I am leaving at a time when we should all be coming together for one last push toward the World Series. It hurts me deeply to do this now, but I owe it to myself and to my family to get myself right. I want to take control of my disease, and I want to be a better man, father and player."

Though Sabathia's performance has been uneven in recent seasons, his departure is another blow for a Yankees team that is hoping for a title despite a rough September. The Yankees have lost six of their last seven games leading up to the wild-card game against the Astros on Tuesday.